10 Best Breweries and Beer Places in Winter Park

"Some of the most popular are The Post Brewing Co. and Mountain Sun Pub and Brewery. If that’s not your thing, the varied nightlife also offers live music, cocktails, or anything else you may be looking for."

"Established in 1979, Boulder Beer is the city’s original craft brewery and one of the first in the country. Boulder Beer recently inaugurated its mega expansion to a new facility in the industrial section of North Boulder, upping their capacity for production and visitors. Their year-round brews include a balanced spectrum from blonde ale to a chocolate porter, with seasonal specialties that keep locals coming back."

"The oldest brewery in Boulder (in all of Colorado even), Boulder Beer Company celebrated its 40th birthday recently with a big party and tapping of a new birthday brew. Boulder Beer has lasted all this venerable time because its beer is just that dang delicious, and has been for all these decades now. If you want a taste of Boulder’s beer history, you’d do worse than to begin at Boulder Beer."

"This pub is Colorado's original microbrewery and produces the finest handcrafted brews using only natural ingredients. Sample the award-winning beers and witness the brewing process in action. The American menu features burgers, fries, fish and chips, and other pub favorites."

"The taproom in East Boulder offers live music and has a hole-in-the-wall feel that is appealing after a long day in the mountains. The better known and frequented location on Lee Hill drive also offers live music and, at certain times of the day and night, provides a lively atmosphere created by a mix of locals and tourists alike. Current offerings include the Dragonfly Coffee Belgian Dubbel with a robust flavor that is sure to put some pep in your step, the light and refreshing Belgian Style Pale Ale, and, finally, the Blood Orange Saison which is perfect for a hot summer day and will make you think you've taken a trip to a tropical island."

"Bronze BoB winner for best craft brewery, Upslope’s got two locations happening these days: both lovely taprooms with a wide variety of food trucks parked up in their lots to go with the tasty upslope flagship pints as well as creative seasonals. North, Upslope looks over Lee Hill Road, and has board games and more to enjoy as you enjoy the Upslope beer choices. East, the Flatiron Park branch often has live music, food trucks, and other types of beer celebration depending on the occasion."

"Upslope burst onto the brew scene in the mid-2000s, releasing its first batch to the public in the fall of 2008. Since then, this small-scale microbrewer has made a name for itself in the Boulder community for its unique blends. Its handful of year-round beers only come in aluminum cans—a choice the folks at Upslope say makes them better for the drinker, the beer, and the environment."

"Twisted Pine’s ever-changing rotation of taps includes dozens of pure, unpasteurized brews running the gamut of style. The brewery itself is distinctive and vibrant, with a large, homey tap room, known as the “Ale House," that includes a full bar and restaurant open daily until 10 p.m. From the flagship Hoppy Boy India Pale Ale to the hot pepper-infused seasonal Ghost Face Killah, Twisted Pine has something to offer almost everyone, from the most conservative to the most adventurous palate."

"Ara4pm-8pm Monday-Thursday; 3pm-9pm Friday; 12pm-9pm Saturday; 12pm-6pm Sunday. Since its founding in 1995, Twisted Pine has grown into a popular 30-tap gathering place in Ara (just east of downtown) with indoor and outdoor seating and spectacular views of the Flatirons. Popular with locals, Twisted Pine pours playfully named brews like Ghost Face Killah, Patio Pounder and Recreational Wheat, alongside a menu of pub fare."

"Twisted Pine is a provides live music, beer festivals, and killer happy hours which make it one of Boulder's best spots to enjoy a happening night-life. Their pub-fair is fresh, filling, and reasonably priced. What's more, they offer and cookie sampler, you heard right, cookie platter is pair with your various beers."

"A favorite after-work hangout, this spacious microbrewery is located in an historic warehouse a block from Pearl Street Mall. Multiple television sets broadcast sporting events so you can don your jerseys a cheer with a beer in hand. The drink menu features handcrafted brews, including root beer, ales, and stouts."

"A favorite after-work hangout, this spacious microbrewery is located in an historic warehouse a block from Pearl Street. Multiple television sets broadcast sporting events. The drink menu features handcrafted brews, including root beer, ales, and stouts."

"Just like old times" or "Where the folks get their yolks" are the mottos of Dot's Diners located only less than 10 minutes away from the CU campus by car, serving classic breakfast foods along with Nepali and Indian specials. This brunch place in Boulder serves breakfast all day with foods like classic omelets and eggs in any style. Speaking of style, they also offer southern-style foods like ham, grits, homemade gravy, and buttermilk biscuits or Mexican-style breakfast foods like the classic huevos rancheros."

"Dots: Dot’s Diner at 2716 28th St. serves up traditional diner fare with Nepali options and has plenty of patio seating available. (Photo by Karen Antonacci). Where: 2716 28th Street"

"When it comes to intoxicating beverages, Colorado is definitely most well-known for its abundance of beers produced by micro and craft breweries, but local distilleries have been making big waves in recent years as well. Golden Moon Distillery is located on Violet Street in Golden and was founded in 2008. They pride themselves on using only the highest quality ingredients, traditional distilling methods, and recipes that are centuries old."

"The speakeasy style cocktail lounge also hosts a distillery tasting room that produces its own handcrafted liquors and liqueurs. Guests dig the extensive cocktail menu and appetizers."

"Cafe Aion, a tapas restaurant on The Hill is a special place for brunch not only for their carefully crafted Mediterranean inspired menu items, but also because there is virtually never a wait. The breakfast menu is local and their fresh croissants with homemade jam are flaky and buttery to perfection. They cure their own bacon in house and their bloody mary is $4 while the bellini with Colorado peach nectar is $6."

"Southwest Golden is now home to the Origin Hotel, the official hotel of Red Rocks Amphitheatre, perhaps the most famous outdoor concert venue in the world having hosted everyone from the Beatles to Bruce Springsteen with 160 concerts and events in 2019. Across the street, the brand new Over Yoder Brewing Company (Golden’s seventh brewery!) has food trucks and craft beer, while next door is Vice Kitchen Wine Whiskey, a perfect pre-Red Rocks dining option for Rocky Mountain Specialties like Elk Tenderloin, Golden Breaded Trout, Salmon BLT, Buffalo Ribeye and Beef and Bison burgers. It’s an easy Uber down the hill to Red Rocks."

"From Business: Nomad Taqueria + Beer Garden, located within Origin Hotel Red Rocks, serves authentic food inspired by travel throughout Mexico, the Southwest’s Four Corners…"